February 19, 2024 - Issue 08

February 19, 2024 | 5:30 PM Central

Join us this Monday at 5:30 PM CT on YouTube for an enchanting live painting session! Unleash your creativity as we capture the whimsy of this charming gnome leprechaun, a magical creature of folklore. Learn to create vibrant textures and play with light as we delve into the secrets of acrylics. Perfect for all skill levels - don't miss the chance to add a touch of luck and mastery to your art collection!

No More Holes!

You might sometimes have uneven areas or "holes" when painting a layered, multi-colored background using acrylics. This happens when your paintbrush stays in one place for too long, like a car tire spinning in the mud. Once these holes appear, filling them back in with more paint is tricky.

Join us for a vibrant journey through color and composition in our next tutorial, where we'll explore the luscious tones of reds and purples in a dynamic still-life painting. Discover the secrets of acrylics as we capture the juicy essence of ripe peaches, mastering the subtle art of light and shadow. Perfect for all skill levels, this lesson will enhance your palette and elevate your painting skills. Get ready to bring these succulent fruits to life on your canvas!

I hope that you had fun with this last puzzle! A little more challenging, and it might have required a little "Googling" to find all of the answers.

Warm Up Word: A post-World War II art movement that emphasized spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation is known as...

Abstract Expressionism

Hi Ginger,

I took your instructions to heart and tried to make sure there was enough contrast. I really appreciated your explanation of the painting's composition and made one flower the star of the show. I may have made some of the flowers too dark, and please let me know what you think,

Thanks again!

Your art friend,

Cheryl 

This is the artistic journey of the Artist Cheryl Boudreau. 

Here are three of her paintings spanning over a year.

Cheryl's first painting was sent in to share with Ginger and is from the back-to-basics tutorials. 

Her Red Poppies was recently finished and sent in for a PAC, but there were no corrections needed, so it was posted on Pinterest with no changes. 

The Daisy painting was painted a year ago, and it took four PACs before the final painting was completed.

Congratulations, Cheryl, on the progress that you have made!

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